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Commission authorizes chair to sign Kansas CHIPS support letter after presentation on wafer campus
Summary
After a regional presentation about a proposed semiconductor campus and site investments, the commission authorized the chair to sign a cosigned letter of support and asked staff to collect additional municipal signatures.
Representatives promoting a Kansas semiconductor and site‑preparation initiative presented to the commission and requested a letter of local support for a federal/state funding and site‑preparation package.
A presenter described a regional economic development strategy tied to semiconductor manufacturing and site preparation, emphasizing potential downstream jobs and a state commitment to initial site investment. The presentation included technical and financing details and urged coordinated political support to secure larger federal and private investment.
Commissioners discussed practical next steps. The commission unanimously approved a motion authorizing the chair to cosign a letter of support on behalf of Osage County and empowered county staff to circulate the letter to municipalities and other community signatories. Staff identified Representative Garrett’s pre‑draft letter as a possible template and said the signed letter would be routed to senators and congressional staff as part of a coordinated regional outreach. The commission also thanked visiting regional partners who assisted with the effort.
Commissioners asked staff to coordinate with county finance and the county counselor where necessary before final transmission.
